to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
match; game; bout; contest
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
nine; team; players on a team; no
to shake; to sway; to waver
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
sphere; counter for balls
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
gyro; gyroscope; gyro; gyrocompass
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest